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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
such new security measures as metal detectors at all the entrances
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
during the Renaissance, man came to be viewed as the measure of all things
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as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the song's soft, soothing measures make it a good lullaby
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
a slipcover for the couch that was made to measure
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as in to gauge
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
he carefully measured his response to the provocative question
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Recent Examples of measure
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
The measure died in the Senate amid that chamber’s dysfunction, but virtually identical bills have been introduced for the 2025 session, which began last week.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
But that’s not necessarily true if he’s measured by postseason results.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Excluding food, energy and trade services, the measure rose just 0.1%.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
The measure died in the Senate amid that chamber’s dysfunction, but virtually identical bills have been introduced for the 2025 session, which began last week.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Marker specificity: Urine tests often measure methylmalonic acid (MMA tests) rather than direct B12 levels.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
But that’s not necessarily true if he’s measured by postseason results.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
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The county’s budget crunch is joined by uncertainty about whether or how incoming President Donald Trump’s administration will change the amount of federal funding schools get, including Title 1 dollars, Kluttz said.Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Higher yields ratchet up the amount of money needed to be spent on servicing debt, especially in the case of governments that run persistent deficits, analysts said.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Public reaction Carly Ellefsen, a spokesperson for Our Streets, said her organization has taken issue with MnDOT’s evaluation criteria, which gave the boulevard options low marks for walkability and bike-ability.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
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In 2021, Germany’s DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga were the first soccer league globally to incorporate mandatory environmental sustainability criteria into licensing for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2.Claire Poole, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Build a posting rhythm that matches your audience's day.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Try to breathe through your nose and out through your mouth in a predictable rhythm.Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
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Managing, interpreting and anticipating trends has become indispensable to businesses, regardless of size and scope.Abdulwahab Mohammed, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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And the lack of size on the interior really hurt the Thunder.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Asus showcased it at CES 2025 to gauge interest in potentially expanding it to other regions.John Burek, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Camp Pendleton was monitoring the Santa Anas to gauge the possible effect on its fighter jets, the Marines said.Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ayurvedic practitioners have claimed that oil pulling can reduce plaque, prevent gingivitis, and regulate bad breath per a 2014 Vogue article, and the practice remains relevant a decade later.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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But TikTok has fought the law at every turn, arguing that the U.S. government is overstepping its bounds by attempting to regulate foreign ownership of a private company.Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Israel's Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a step closer to ending their deadliest and most destructive fighting ever.SAMY MAGDY, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Pet owners must pay for most of these steps, which can be a further disincentive.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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Focus on quality over quantity—meaningful connections are far more valuable than an extensive but superficial network.Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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While most Americans know little about it, renewable energy technologies, as well as electric vehicles and batteries, require enormous quantities of metals.Duncan Money / Made by History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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